tsr09497 - AD&D - Ra.. - Property Is Theft!

Skeleton keys. As detailed in Van Richten's Guide to the Vistani, the manufacture of skeleton keys is an attribute associated
with the Corvara, Scar Tabor's former Tasque. The skeleton key provides a rogue with a +25% bonus to his or her Open
Locks ability. Furthermore, any traps - magical or otherwise - which would normally be activated by failure to use the
proper key does not go off when the skeleton key is used. Each key works only upon the lock for which it was constructed.
Flight powder. This dark peppery mixture is another of the darkling's secrets learned as a Vistani. When sprinkled on boots,
this powder enables one to leave no footprints or scent by which he can be tracked, (similar to pass without trace, the first
level clerical spell). The effects last for 2d6 turns.
Bodyguards
Perhaps the easiest way to the heroes to the Dog Fights is as bodyguards for Matton Blanchard, who desperately wants to
locate his beloved Gabrielle Aderre. He is well aware that the Dog Fights is a werewolf hangout, where others are only
tolerated. Given the bitter enmity between werewolves and wolfweres, Matton realizes his chances of survival will be
improved by hiring bodyguards. If the heroes are reluctant to approach Matton at the Laughing Maiden, the noble hires a
crier to advertise that he is looking for bodyguards.
The heroes probably do not wish to associate with Matton, given their unpleasant previous encounters. As noted in Chapter
One, Matton is a rude, arrogant, and condescending snob who treats his hirelings like furniture. However, astute players will
have noticed that he does not doublecross his henchmen: the six retainers that accompanied Matton on his hunting
expedition (as noted from Dead Man's Perch in Chapter Two) were seen riding with the nobleman into town in Chapter
Three.